Yakov and the Seven Thieves

Madonna (Madonna Ritchie); illus by Gennady Spirin

ISBN 10: 0670058874 / ISBN 13: 9780670058877

Published by Callaway Editions, New York, 2004

About this Item

The 3rd of 5 books written by Madonna for children, an original tale set in a Russian mountain village. Mint unread copy of HB 1st printing, collectible. 8-1/2 x 10-1/2, 32 pp, color illus, gold decorative endpapers. Hardback in color illus boards, in matching jacket.

Seller Inventory # 34084

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Yakov and the Seven Thieves
• Publisher: Callaway Editions, New York
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0670058874
• ISBN 13: 9780670058877
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Gennady Spirin
• Edition: 1st edition, 1st printing.
• Condition: New/New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Children, Parenting, Education

About this title

Synopsis

Yakov, the kindly cobbler, and his wife, Olga, are heartbroken because their son, Mikhail, is very ill. They seek advice from a wise old man, who enlists the help of seven thieves and proves that miracles can occur if we do good deeds.

About the Author

Madonna Ritchie was born in Bay City, Michigan, and has seven brothers and sisters. She has sold two hundred million albums worldwide and has had more than 25 Top Ten singles. She is the recipient of three Grammys, as well as a Golden Globe award for her performance in Evita. She lives with her husband, movie director Guy Ritchie, and her two children, Lola and Rocco, in London and Los Angeles. Her previous children's books, The English Roses and Mr. Peabody's Apples -- released in 40 languages in more than 100 countries -- are international bestsellers.

Gennady Spirin was born on Christmas day in a small city near Moscow. He has previously illustrated 33 children's books. He has received four gold medals from the Society of Illustrators, the Golden Apple and the Grand Prix from the Bratislava and Barcelona International Biennials, respectively, and the first prize at the Bologna International Book Fair. Mr. Spirin lives in New Jersey with his wife and three sons.